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1/16/26 Health Update: Measles Outbreak Declared in Snohomish County
Advisory or Update, Health Advisory, Measles, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesAdditional measles cases confirmed in Snohomish County. See Snohomish County Health Department’s latest announcement here. All known public exposure locations are listed on the measles map tracker. Requested Actions for Healthcare Providers Immediately report suspected measles cases Remain alert for measles in patients presenting with: Consider proactive measures to protect patients and staff in your…
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12/13/21: Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Health Alert, Immunization, Immunizations, News and Alerts, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Provider Resources, Schools, TravelCOVID-19 Updates for Providers Requested actions Be aware, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommend everyone 16 years or older get a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose at the recommended interval. This recommendation comes after Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded its emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer-BioNTech…
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12/03/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
Advisory or Update, Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Immunizations, News and Alerts, Notifiable Conditions, Provider Resources, Schools, Travel, VaccineCOVID-19 Updates for Providers Requested Actions Be aware, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory warning of COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron (B.1.1.529). Cases have been detected in multiple states. Omicron has not yet been detected in Whatcom County; however, we are tracking its impact nationally and globally. This new variant has…
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11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody and Testing Updates
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Immunizations, Provider Resources, SchoolsRequested Actions Be aware, Washington State is currently experiencing a shortage of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). Adhere to National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines on the use and prioritization of MAbs. Do not administer or prescribe Ivermectin for prevention or treatment of COVID-19. CDC issued a health alert about the rapid increase in Ivermectin prescriptions and reports…
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11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccine 3rd and Booster Doses
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Immunizations, Infection Control, Provider Resources, VaccineRequested Actions Be aware of the confusion between the terminology and guidance for 3rd dose versus booster doses. 3rd dose: vaccine doses available now for people who are considered moderately or severely immunocompromised On August 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended its emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow an additional (third) dose…
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11/08/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccine For Ages 5-11
Communicable Disease Data Report, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Immunizations, Provider Resources, Schools, VaccineRequested actions Be aware, on Nov. 2, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 5–11 years old under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) emergency use authorization (EUA). Be aware, the U.S. is experiencing a shortage of BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Background COVID-19 vaccine for children 5–11 years…
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05/11/21: WCHD Health Alert Influenza Updates
Requested Actions Strongly recommend influenza immunization to everyone 6 months or older, except when influenza vaccine is contraindicated. Immunize your patients against influenza or connect them with a pharmacy or healthcare provider who can. Be aware of optimal timing for influenza vaccine. Keep abreast of local, regional, and national influenza activity. Review influenza testing and…
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10/23/21 Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
COVID-19, Emerging Diseases and Conditions, Health Advisory, Immunizations, Infection Control, News and Alerts, Provider Resources, SchoolsRequested actions Be aware, on October 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a single booster dose of Moderna SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to certain high risk populations at least 6 months after their primary series under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) expanded emergency use authorization (EUA). We are awaiting additional guidance from…
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Provider Alert: Pop-Up Clinics For Week of October 24th 2021
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Immunizations, News and Alerts, Provider ResourcesYou can get vaccinated for COVID-19 at most places you’d go for a flu vaccine, like grocery stores, pharmacies, and health care clinics. In addition to these, there are a number of clinics happening all over the county next week: A Watered Garden Wednesday, Oct. 27, 3-7 pm 700 Strandell St, Everson, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson…
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Provider Alert: Pop-Up Clinics For Week of October 17th 2021
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Immunizations, Infection Control, News and AlertsPop-up vaccine clinics this week You can get vaccinated for COVID-19 at most places you’d go for a flu vaccine, like grocery stores, pharmacies, and healthcare clinics. In addition to these, there are a number of pop-up clinics happening all over the county next week: A Watered Garden Wednesday, Oct. 20, 3-7pm 700 Strandell St, Everson,…
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10/12/2021 WCHD Provider Alert: COVID-19 Vaccine for Pregnant and Lactating People
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Immunizations, Infection Control, Provider ResourcesRequested Actions Promote COVID-19 vaccine among people who are pregnant, lactating or who may become pregnant. Only 31% of pregnant people in the U.S. are fully vaccinated. In 2021, 97% of pregnant people hospitalized for COVID-19 illness or labor and delivery with active infection were unvaccinated. Educate patients on the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19…
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10/12/2021 WCHD Provider Alert: COVID-19 Vaccine 3rd and Booster Doses
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Immunizations, Infection Control, Provider ResourcesRequested Actions Be aware of the confusion between the terminology and guidance for 3rd dose versus booster doses. Third dose: vaccine doses available now for people who are considered moderately or severely immunocompromised On August 12, the S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended its emergency use authorizations(EUAs) for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow an additional (third) dose…
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10/11/2021 WCHD Provider Alert COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody and Testing Updates
Communicable Disease and Immunization Update, COVID-19, Health Advisory, Immunizations, Infection Control, Provider ResourcesRequested Actions Be aware, Washington State is currently experiencing a shortage of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). Adhere to National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelineson the use and prioritization of MAbs. Do not administer or prescribe Ivermectin for prevention or treatment of COVID-19. CDC issued a health alertabout the rapid increase in Ivermectin prescriptions and reports of severe…